FILTER-AIR 4969846 - Caterpillar

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
Termination Date
July 31, 1996Problem
A new 1357413 Spacer Plate Gasket with a mechanical bead in the left rear corner replaces the 6I4422 Gasket found in the 1182980 Gasket Kit. The 6I4422 Gasket and 1182980 Gasket Kit need to be removed from Parts Stock and replaced with the new 1357413 Gasket and the 1358810 Gasket Kit.
Action Required
Remove all 6I4422 Gaskets and 1182980 Gasket Kits from Parts Stock.
TEPS/MEPS dealers are reimbursed for recalled Parts Stock by returning the affected Parts Stock to their administering Caterpillar dealer for replacement.
Service Claim Allowances
Submit one claim for all 6I4422 Gaskets and 1182980 Gasket Kits removed from Parts Stock.
US and Canadian Dealers Only - When submitting a Parts Stock claim use 99Z00007 in the Product Identification Number Field.
Parts Disposition
U.S. and Canadian Dealers
Return all 6I4422 Gaskets and 1182980 Gasket Kits that are removed from Parts Stock and a copy of the claim to:
Caterpillar, Inc.
Attn: Supplier Recovery Supervisor
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615
All Other Dealers
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.